Natural Gas and Wind

Foundation

Base structure supporting the wind turbine.

Tower

Vertical structure that elevates the rotor.

Rotor Shaft

Connects rotor blades to the generator.

Hub

Central part connecting rotor blades.

Rotor Blades

Blades that capture wind energy.

Fracking

Method to extract gas from shale formations.

Natural Gas

Fossil fuel primarily composed of methane (CH4).

Hydraulic Fracturing

Technique to release gas from rock formations.

Conventional Natural Gas

Gas found in large cracks between rock layers.

Unconventional Natural Gas

Gas trapped in tiny pores of shale formations.

Seismic Surveys

Geological method using sound waves to locate gas.

Drilling Process

Involves drilling down and sideways to access gas.

Fracking Fluid

Liquid used to fill wells and extract gas.

Gas Well

Drilled hole to access natural gas deposits.

Explosives in Fracking

Used to break rock formations for gas extraction.

Gas Import Sources

Natural gas imported mainly from Canada and Mexico.

Natural Gas Formation

Created from decomposed plants and animals under pressure.

Methane

Main component of natural gas, CH4.

Offshore Natural Gas

Gas deposits located beneath the ocean floor.

Gas Extraction Steps

Drill, explode, fill with fluid, pump out gas.

Diatoms

Microscopic algae contributing to natural gas formation.